My Hurricane Flooded Cadillac Allante has Issues - Parts Car Time?

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  • @dave3657
    @dave3657 Рік тому +1

    Years from now you will remember driving the car much more than what you spent on it. 🚗

  • @dennisoates
    @dennisoates Рік тому +2

    Hello from Fort Myers Florida. I drove 2 hours to look at this car. They would not let me into the lot to look at the car. I didn't want to bid without seeing it.
    The car was flooded nearby me and tried to locate the owner to see how much it was flooded. I didn't want to bid on it esp with all copart fees etc. I have owned 6 Allantes in Michigan. however after watching your videos, am glad you bought it. It does look like a fun project though. But too much for me. Will you have a clear title for it in the future? Good luck , love watching your progress.

  • @jamesmcdonald3113
    @jamesmcdonald3113 Рік тому +21

    Randy, continue on with this one. It's low miles and still looks beautiful. With the parts car, you'll have everything you need. Just be patient. I have 100% faith in you that you will make this car like new again. Keep on moving along. You are definitely my favorite youtuber

  • @postersm7141
    @postersm7141 Рік тому +23

    Randy I would definitely keep the black seats. If you go with the red seats and the red carpet it’s just gonna be too much red. The black breaks it up nicely

  • @drrick8839
    @drrick8839 Рік тому +2

    I hope the trans in the parts car is good. I disliked those cars until you got yours. Now I’d like to find one, in red.
    BTW, I’m an electronic engineer and manage to repair about 80% of modules from flood cars for friends, free of course. You can send me yours if the parts car modules don’t work out for you.
    Peace,
    DrRick

  • @romeoalphafoxtrot9517
    @romeoalphafoxtrot9517 Рік тому +2

    Keep saving that car Randy.
    I say stay with the black interior. Even if that means switching the seat covers.
    Electrical and electronics do not like saltwater. It's amazing to me that any of the stuff works at all.
    You will get it! It will be amazing to see that car on Power Tour! I can't wait!

  • @geraldsmith9540
    @geraldsmith9540 Рік тому +3

    Randy sir, only 38k miles on her. She never was fully broken in before she got flooded. Still practically a new car. Hell if you manage to get the parts car started then you should sell it as is to someone who may need an engine or possibly the whole drivetrain. Either way you’re in it now and you won’t lose money on it. Get ur done!!! 😂 If you need a break from it, then take one. It’s not like you have a lot of cars sitting around to finish working on. Oh wait you do 🤣 only busting your chops brother!!!You’ll finish her up eventually. Don’t rush. Your fans aren’t going anywhere!!! 👍🏻😁

  • @benjaminfallon1072
    @benjaminfallon1072 Рік тому +3

    Keep going with it Randy!

  • @lonmcclellan2414
    @lonmcclellan2414 Рік тому +2

    Randy. Keep on with the Cadillac build. It is beautiful.....

  • @haskellburks
    @haskellburks Рік тому +14

    Good morning Randy. The 1992 Cadillac Allante is a good car. You've got a lot on your hands. Good luck finding a good parts car.

  • @markbehr88
    @markbehr88 Рік тому +2

    Good to see the progress. Re the red seats. Not in a red car. Stick with the black.

  • @davidbenji1
    @davidbenji1 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for rebuilding this flood car, Randy, and convincing me to avoid picking me up a flood car project. I love your candor. I can totally relate to your comment on only being able to work on solving a problem for so long before needing to take a break from it and attempt something else. Great video! Keep up the good work!

  • @amadeo_serrano
    @amadeo_serrano Рік тому +6

    16:58 Two ideas1) check with the Auto Spa and see if they can save the carpet sections. That may save having to use the red carpet from the parts car which will be B to keep clean. 2) For the soaked and nasty underpad, something to consider would be replace it with Dynamat. Being saturated like it is, it may disintegrate if you try to clean the mold off. The Dynamat will give you the sound insulation that underpad was probably meant to control.

  • @Brian-uz2ku
    @Brian-uz2ku Рік тому +8

    I love the Cadillac Allante! I have owned 2 of them a 91 and 93. Both were great cars with an amazing warranty from new. I would not hesitate getting another one and have been looking around seeing what is being offered for sale. If the right one comes along I will try and make a deal happen that will make a third one in the very long list of car ownership.

    • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
      @AutoAuctionRebuilds  Рік тому +5

      I’m in love with these cars.

    • @carlbernard4197
      @carlbernard4197 Рік тому

      ​@AutoAuctionRebuilds does that one have the 4.9 l V8 or one of the Northstar series 4.6 l in it?

  • @benjaminjenkins4985
    @benjaminjenkins4985 Рік тому +2

    Keep working on this beauty Randy..this car is a true testament of a car..get the parts car and keep going.

  • @greglobdell1721
    @greglobdell1721 Рік тому +2

    don't quit now your more than halfway there! she's worth it but if you continue you should keep her

  • @freedomisabeautifulexperie1855

    The purse is a Dooney & Bourke. Considered a designer brand of handbags and the like.

  • @badkitty785
    @badkitty785 Рік тому +1

    Save this car. It deserves it. You'll recoup your money selling what's left of the parts car when you're done. You referenced how much the hard top is worth, but remember what you were told the bumper covers alone are worth, if they're not damaged. This is like SwampVette 2.0.. It's the Hurrillante!

  • @AtvingBackwoods651
    @AtvingBackwoods651 Рік тому +4

    Hey randy, The milky substance you are seeing on the transmission dipstick is a result of cross-contaminated coolant and transmission fluid. More than likely, your radiator has failed which has allowed coolant to enter the transmission system. When coolant enters the transmission, it will cause failure very quickly. Hope this helps u out !

    • @jonathantorres8379
      @jonathantorres8379 Рік тому +3

      Yea he definitely should change that radiator

    • @brandorudy_9597
      @brandorudy_9597 Рік тому

      He's going to need a whole new trans cooler as well. Trans is going to need to be rebuildt. Anytime fluid gets in it bonds to the clutch fiber which will cause slipping over time.

  • @dcformee123
    @dcformee123 Рік тому +3

    You know Randy now that I looked underneath the Cadillac on your video on the allante I think you should get some of that fluid film and spray down all that rust? Because there's not a lot of rust but there's a lot of little things that are starting to rust little bolts and things I saw and I would spray it down with that stuff just to keep it from rusting? alright good luck with the video it was a good one thank you.

  • @dennislewis9400
    @dennislewis9400 Рік тому +1

    Randy hang in there you’re making progress

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 Рік тому +1

    Im really really happy that you decided to continue fixing the Allante. The car is cool and was obviously someone's baby. It is worth holding onto it for sure. These things will continue to go up in value.

  • @WWRD1234
    @WWRD1234 Рік тому +1

    Hey Randy Problem with assault water flood is like 2 years from now everything will be falling apart on that car it's just not worth rebuilding my brother had a truck that was saltwater flooded 2 or 3 years after he got it it completely fell apart the frame started coming apart everything started coming apart love you show buddy

  • @destruct61
    @destruct61 Рік тому +6

    Yes please fix it I have a strange addiction to these flood cars I love seeing them get brought back to life I have fixed five myself they are all still on the road today I now own one of them and have put over $2,500 miles on it it still runs excellent. I did fully disassemble the cars and replace everything I didn't clean the stuff and put it back together I legitimately repaired them👍

  • @devonteflowers219
    @devonteflowers219 Рік тому +3

    I would definitely like to see her make power tour this year

  • @mhawkins1975
    @mhawkins1975 Рік тому +1

    Please fix car Randy loving the content on these flood cars.

  • @86NAVYVET91
    @86NAVYVET91 Рік тому +2

    I use to have a secret crush on the Allante. If it’s within reach, I’d like to see it rebuilt and fully functional. Maybe you can auction it off at Barrett Jackson when it’s ready. Thumbs up to you Randay👍🏼. I enjoy your channel. I love your logic.

  • @annetteyoung5654
    @annetteyoung5654 Рік тому +1

    The coin purse is Dooney & Bourke, if it’s authentic (look for the tag in the inside) you can send it back to Dooney and they’ll give you half the retail valve toward purchase of new from their catalog.

  • @dantevillasenor5679
    @dantevillasenor5679 Рік тому +3

    Some cars have a window lock button so the passenger can’t open the window.

  • @osodeep6
    @osodeep6 Рік тому +2

    I love the restoration process Randy. Although not a fan of the Alante, if it was a XLR I would be all in!!!

  • @samersalfiti752
    @samersalfiti752 Рік тому +3

    Wait and see what easier fixin's other car may be much better

  • @jameslandi1797
    @jameslandi1797 Рік тому

    Randy, regarding the speaker/amplifiers--- I just fixed two of mine --(those door panels are a challenge!) one required that I clean the circuit board with alcohol--- look carefully for dust and debris that shorts out the signal... one in the rear was occupied by a mouse that cuts through a wire. Great very underrated cars...

  • @jameslandi1797
    @jameslandi1797 Рік тому

    SO very glad you're going to fix this car... they are truly wonderful!

  • @williamcochell9889
    @williamcochell9889 Рік тому +1

    Hey Randy, I absolutely respect and appreciate your incredible perseverance! I love the Allante! I had a friend and business associate in Las Vegas in the 90s that bought one brand new, And while they were said to have issues, he absolutely loved it. It was an incredible, fun car! That being said, you really have your hands full on this one! On the edge of almost a little much! As an aside, I keep thinking about that geo tracker for $25. You did a walk-through on at IAA! Can’t stop thinking about it would absolutely make Incredible contact to see you bring that one back

    • @williamcochell9889
      @williamcochell9889 Рік тому

      @@RustyZipper really confused about what you’re talking about? Is it the Geo tracker? Because it had a key in it? And you’re saying without the key Mike’s stole? I mentioned Would love to see him bring the Geo tracker back it seems like that’s what you’re commenting on but doesn’t make sense?

  • @dannyk1980
    @dannyk1980 Рік тому +2

    That Dooney & Bourke bag was worth about $100, I can’t believe you didn’t ask Jessica about it before you cut it!

  • @mainecrab
    @mainecrab Рік тому +2

    Dooney and Bourke is the writing on it. The designer

  • @neilforrest2677
    @neilforrest2677 Рік тому

    Video quality is excellent. You are having such an interesting journey getting this Cadillac back into shape. It is a unique car.

  • @billyhurst1401
    @billyhurst1401 Рік тому +2

    Great job! I'm glad to see you still trying to get that one running, it's worthwhile to save it.

  • @robertlombardi2228
    @robertlombardi2228 Рік тому +1

    Randy - complete what you started and rebuild the Allante.
    Makes for interesting content. 😊

  • @ruckusrodkustom8140
    @ruckusrodkustom8140 Рік тому +3

    Only 500 92 Allante cars sold in red. Definitely worth saving. Too bad the parts car is not the same colors

  • @bigbellyrebuilds2778
    @bigbellyrebuilds2778 Рік тому +1

    Your good at losing money on cars but you have grown a lot doing so do what you love to do continue to grow enjoy have fun set the cars side by side and decide thanks for making a big time effort in keeping it family friendly MUCH respect for it.

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack Рік тому +1

      The point of owning a car is not to make money on it. If that is your angle you've lost big time.

  • @darrylj4554
    @darrylj4554 Рік тому

    Nice Pepto Bismal in the trans! Nice car, keep on keepin on with it. The result will be a unique car that you hardly ever see.

  • @zahkuz61
    @zahkuz61 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video. What a beautiful car. I hope you decide to keep it.

  • @GFS695
    @GFS695 Рік тому

    This will look beautiful once fixed up, I wouldn't look at the whole picture, just fix a few issues per day, great video, would love to see it once done.

  • @RPO6464
    @RPO6464 Рік тому +1

    I love that you are repairing this car. Keep it up. As for the color, I hate red interiors but in this case, I say switch it to an all red interior.

  • @michaelfowler8289
    @michaelfowler8289 Рік тому

    After watching the first video on the elante I spotted one of my hometown leaving the hospital it was like brand new parked right in front of me what a great car

  • @bwolf04
    @bwolf04 Рік тому +3

    Really enjoying this rebuild. Red interior would look sweet.

  • @scottlambert9008
    @scottlambert9008 Рік тому +1

    Randy you're the man this car is amazing you'll get it right

  • @brianhayes7618
    @brianhayes7618 Рік тому +1

    Don't give up it deserves to be brought back and you need to take it on power tour I've never seen one used for power tour so you would be the first wouldn't that be awesome

  • @kevinwright1551
    @kevinwright1551 Рік тому +2

    Keep up the great work. Randy. Doing a awesome job.

  • @osodeep6
    @osodeep6 Рік тому +1

    The carpet looks to be in great shape... Maybe worth the time to power wash and shampoo them to see how they turn out.... Also, are you able to cannibalize an amp from the old speakers for the new one? Is there a harness specific to the doors that you could pick up? Maybe just a bad harness. As for the seats, I would pull the seat cover and tun them inside out clean and disinfect them take the seats from the parts car and take the red covers off and use the guts and put the cleaned black covers on them... I am a big fan of keeping everything as original as possible when it comes to the rarer vehicles

  • @keithneal4410
    @keithneal4410 Рік тому +2

    Nice video Randy. Move forward with the car. People can learn from these videos more so than a walk-a-round at a lot.

  • @galtvonholten6297
    @galtvonholten6297 Рік тому +1

    I am from Germany and the Allante isn't well known here. But it's a beautiful car. At least it's a little famous from the tv series "Married with children", when in one episode Kelly Bundy did some adverting for it. It was a red one too. Sad to hear about Christina Applegates illness with multiple sclerosis.

  • @Budicles
    @Budicles Рік тому +1

    why not take shifter out, sand blast it, rustoleum the metal and then grease the metal with axle grease. keep other for backup. For the under carpet..... find some Sound insulation material

  • @ronaldwarren5220
    @ronaldwarren5220 Рік тому

    I just picked up an 88 Eldorado in Arizona. The owner had replaced the muffler with a Camaro Flowmaster unit. It fits well and sounds great. I believe your Allante has the same exhaust.

  • @layinlow1648
    @layinlow1648 Рік тому +2

    I would say get the white allante first and then figure out if it's worth repairing! If the white allante is a nice repairable version then I would say find a 3rd car and use it as a parts car to repair the 2 allante cars and you could sell one of them to cover the cost on all 3 and keep the one you like the most as a collector's item and keep it for you4 personal collection!!
    Sounds like it's time to add onto the back of the shop and have it set up with all bays with multiple 4 post lifts for cars you wanna collect!!

  • @peterkwok9608
    @peterkwok9608 Рік тому +1

    I would say save it since it only have 40,000 miles on it. She has proven herself to be reliable.

  • @rayphillips332
    @rayphillips332 Рік тому +3

    Some torque converters had drain plugs in the to drain them out to I believe my 1989 Cadillac sedan deville had one it had the 4.5 v8

  • @nathankim7664
    @nathankim7664 Рік тому +2

    Now I'm curious about the "parts car". I wonder what exactly is wrong with it and what its condition is.

  • @zamfirpanflute4639
    @zamfirpanflute4639 Рік тому

    Y'all remember when Publishers Clearing House had the stamps for the magazines and all that? Remember how they also used to do car sweepstakes and had the cars on the stamps? I remember thinking the Allante stamp looked really cool. I think it was a red one, too. Love the series on this car. Not sure what GM was smoking at the time but the car is memorable regardless of the sales.

  • @rogerfenton5210
    @rogerfenton5210 Рік тому +1

    Looked like the door control unit had been in pieces before looking at the glue around encloi

  • @kccutiegirl1
    @kccutiegirl1 Рік тому +1

    Randy you have flushed the transmission and sump but I have not heard you talk about or seen you flush out the transmission cooler In the radiator.that would be why you still have water going into the transmission. Flush the cooler out ,replace the filter and transmission oil and you should be good otherwise your just putting good oil into bad oil.

  • @anthony1968
    @anthony1968 Рік тому +1

    saving it way, they have big following!

  • @fasteddy917
    @fasteddy917 Рік тому +1

    Not my dog and not my hunt but I would stay with the red Allante unless there is a major problem. Any car that can be submerged in salt water that badly then be cleaned up and driven 1,500 miles has proved that it's worth. A parts car is usually the best way out as you said after pricing out individual parts. Not Swampvette but just as interesting.

  • @joeblowe5813
    @joeblowe5813 Рік тому +1

    Randy, I have to disagree with a lot of people who commented on this video. It’s your choice but if it was me, I’d cut my losses and send that car to the scrap yard. Don’t get me wrong-I love the Cadillac Allanté; it’s a gorgeous car!! And you do have the advantage of only having 41,000 or so miles on it, which is insanely low mileage for a 31 year old car (average of only about 1,322 miles a year since new, which is phenomenal-nobody puts that little mileage on their cars every year, especially not when they have a beautiful car like that). Unfortunately, however, the tremendous disadvantage is all the damage the car sustained being flooded by Hurricane Ian last year. That, plus the rarity and expense of a lot of the necessary parts for the vehicle, means that by the time you get done putting it back together, assuming you even CAN get it put back together so that it’s right, you’re going to be into that car for WAY more money than its book value. And that’s to say nothing of the money-cost of your time and effort invested in working on it and taking that time away from other vehicles that you have which also need your attention. Your time is also worth money as well. You should’nt give it away for free. You’re worth more as a person than to do that. In the end, you’re going to be massively net-money negative on the Allanté, and will incur tremendous financial loss on it. If you want my opinion, you should cut yourself loose of that money pit. Just my 2¢, for whatever you think it may be worth.

  • @mikereinhardt4807
    @mikereinhardt4807 Рік тому +1

    You will probably have to remove the torque converter and drain it or replace it. They are nearly impossible to get the water out of them...

  • @dennyburton8964
    @dennyburton8964 Рік тому +1

    check connections on the window switches

  • @rosslongo9353
    @rosslongo9353 Рік тому

    Randy, the passenger side window draws its power from the master switch in the driver's side door.

  • @b.a.perryman3760
    @b.a.perryman3760 Рік тому +1

    Keep going. She's a beautiful car

  • @PaulPerry66
    @PaulPerry66 Рік тому +1

    On that window it's probably a corroded wire on the backside of the fuse panel . I'd try and find which fuse it is and try to bypass it

  • @cousinjohncarstuff4568
    @cousinjohncarstuff4568 Рік тому +3

    Stupid question. Is the trans fluid flushing the torque converter as well when it is in park?

  • @rogerlalonde703
    @rogerlalonde703 Рік тому

    Randy check the wiring harness connection from the door through a pillar for possible corrosion

  • @jeremymaloy1391
    @jeremymaloy1391 Рік тому +2

    I vote for the red convertible but if you were to get the other one running and driving and find it is low miles it might be worth not tearing it apart for parts you might have to restore a second one to sale to recoup some of your money

  • @Motorcycology
    @Motorcycology Рік тому

    Save the red Caddy for sure. I love that style and that car is so unique that it is worth saving one hundred percent. Great video Randy.

  • @rustyramblings5807
    @rustyramblings5807 Рік тому +1

    Scissors and kitchen towels usually get me in trouble.

  • @gerredstallings465
    @gerredstallings465 Рік тому +1

    I would just keep going with the Cadillac u have for a the parts car it would most likely take a lot more time and money to save it good video as always

  • @batmanlives6456
    @batmanlives6456 Рік тому +1

    Randy
    Are you sure there isn’t water migration from the cooling system that keep’s milkshaking the transmission?
    A 35 quart flush should have cleared the problem
    It looks like it’s still happening

    • @batmanlives6456
      @batmanlives6456 Рік тому +1

      @@RustyZipper with our taking it out , the only way is to flush it as Randy is doing
      35 quarts should do it ….

  • @ou_saw_it_2
    @ou_saw_it_2 Рік тому +1

    Randy you should have ran the transmission through the gears drive and reverse a few times to make sure you got all of the milkshake out of the transmission as well as the torque converter. One more thing you should have done the first time around. Clean out the transmission fill tube.

    • @Apk07
      @Apk07 Рік тому +1

      He's dumped like 50 gallons of fresh trans fluid through the fill tube, what's going to even be left in the tube to clean?

  • @paulmckinney6163
    @paulmckinney6163 Рік тому +3

    Leave the center console black. Red seats, use the Red lower door cards, seats and carpet. Serious 2 tone action.

  • @joehomanick
    @joehomanick Рік тому

    Hey randy check the door wiring harness where it plugs into the car . Might be a corroded pin or 2 where they plug into the car harness

  • @RoadhogRNA
    @RoadhogRNA Рік тому +5

    Great Vid Randy, Your determination is commendable. I wanna see the parts car, after this one being a U Boat. it might be the better option.

  • @g0LdDog00
    @g0LdDog00 Рік тому +1

    That's a Dooney Bourke purse. That's what the DB stands for.
    Transmission fluid looks much better!

  • @ylokartul
    @ylokartul Рік тому

    I think that car is definetly worth it, She's a beauty man! Greetings

  • @frankm8533
    @frankm8533 Рік тому +1

    Tough call have to see how the other car is the red one may be a parts car for the new one. Hope you do some filming getting the other one

  • @toolzshed
    @toolzshed Рік тому +1

    The parts car is a good investment and you can sell the car when you're done with it 😊👍🏾

  • @rxcosmo76
    @rxcosmo76 Рік тому

    Nice work Randy.
    I'm usually not a fan of this era of American Car, but i reckon this is quite a stylish looking car.
    It reminds me of the Mercedes of this era, but much more affordable.
    Keep going with the content i really want to see this car saved.
    Cheers from Australia.

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 Рік тому

    Awsome work and video, glad you saved this old girl😀

  • @Clipper12345
    @Clipper12345 Рік тому

    Randy I would definitely see if it is possible to save it. I would dye the carpet black and perhaps the seats as well if it is at all possible to get a color that matches what the interior is supposed to look like.

  • @williammccabe3767
    @williammccabe3767 Рік тому +1

    Randy, I’m suspecting an earth issue on the passenger door. Also, I pressure washed my ‘88 Foxbody convertible carpets, they are original to the car and look brand new

    • @williammccabe3767
      @williammccabe3767 Рік тому

      Get the parts car, you need a speaker, headlights, windscreen, possibly a fuse block and it continues. There’s also a trans if yours fails

  • @wamo4773
    @wamo4773 Рік тому +1

    FYI: use your foot (with shoe on naturally) and grind the oil dry into the spill you will be surprised how much better it works.

  • @sumnerkinney2166
    @sumnerkinney2166 Рік тому

    This is a really good video Randy. Keep going - get her done. Let the chips fall where they may.

  • @bk_goatkim679
    @bk_goatkim679 Рік тому +3

    Nice video as always! Great job as always’

    • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
      @AutoAuctionRebuilds  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! Cheers!

    • @bk_goatkim679
      @bk_goatkim679 Рік тому +2

      @@AutoAuctionRebuilds I know you won't be in Houston long, but I'm so excited to have you in Houston!!! I do wonder if the parts car is at a Copart or a dealer auction, regardless ready for you to see the big lots we have! Wish you can do videos in my city of Houston! I'm going to need to look at Copart more here in Houston!!! You inspire me, wish we can meet and everything hope we can talk more!

  • @WildDigger
    @WildDigger Рік тому +1

    Just depends on what the parts car looks like. Or fix both?

  • @GTFORDMAN
    @GTFORDMAN Рік тому

    it might be worth investing in a workshop manual for this so you can find where the wiring looms go! the window problem sounds like either a relay from the battery or a master window switch.

  • @trbstang
    @trbstang Рік тому

    Randy, dye the red carpet black if you want to. I've seen others do that, so if you have the time, it might be a good project.

  • @CamaroZl-jx7kn
    @CamaroZl-jx7kn Рік тому

    Hey Randy, down to Houston for your parts car that is cool for me because I am I am on the south side of Houston so I hope that parts car works good for you to get this Cadillac fixed. I would like to see the Cadillac running again.

  • @Monza62000
    @Monza62000 Рік тому +1

    our bumper shocks still look good

  • @damonwade9476
    @damonwade9476 Рік тому +1

    Good stuff Randy 💯💯 Appreciate you

  • @theworldsnewsplainview952
    @theworldsnewsplainview952 Рік тому +1

    continue fixing it Randy